St. Louis CITY SC (1-2-0) secured their first win of the 2025 MLS season with a commanding 3-0 victory over LA Galaxy (0-0-3) at Dignity Health Sports Park. Goals from Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, and Marcel Hartel powered the club to a memorable night, while goalkeeper Roman Bürki made eight saves to secure his 18th career MLS clean sheet. The win also marked Olof Mellberg’s first as CITY's head coach.
Final Score: LA Galaxy 0 - 3 St. Louis CITY SC
Match Points:
Shutout Central: CITY’s defense continues to shine, notching their third straight clean sheet to open the season. Roman Bürki’s heroics in goal helped St. Louis become the fifth team in the past decade—and just the 11th in MLS history—to keep opponents off the scoresheet through the first three matches. CITY is also the only team remaining in the MLS this season to not concede a goal.
Balanced Attack: Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, and Marcel Hartel each found the back of the net. The trio, who combined for 29 goal contributions last season, scored together for only the second time since joining the team. Teuchert opened the scoring in the 44th minute, followed by Hartel in the 49th and Becher in the 84th.
Dominance Over Galaxy: CITY remains unbeaten against LA Galaxy, improving their record to 2-0-3. Marcel Hartel now holds the unique distinction of scoring his first MLS goal in both 2024 and 2025 against the Galaxy. St. Louis is the only Western Conference team that LA Galaxy has not defeated in the past two years.
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Mar 9, 2025; Carson, California, USA; St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper Roman Bürki (1) leaps up to make a save against the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Key Takeaways:
Defense Wins Games: CITY's backline, led by Henry Kessler, Jannes Horn, and Kyle Hiebert, was rock solid. Bürki faced eight shots but was never truly threatened, showcasing the defensive unit’s effectiveness.
Offense Clicking: The attack showed promise with three different goal scorers, and the chemistry between Teuchert, Hartel, and Becher is clearly improving. With playmakers like Henry Kessler and Kyle Hiebert contributing assists, the team is finding balance across the pitch.
Mellberg’s First Win: Olof Mellberg got his first victory as CITY’s head coach. His tactics paid off, and the squad looks more disciplined and dynamic under his leadership.
Debuts and Milestones: Defender Timo Baumgartl made his MLS debut, while Roman Bürki earned his third clean sheet of the season. It took Bürki eight matches to reach this mark last year, highlighting the defensive strides CITY has made to start this campaign.
CITY ML hit at +300 odds, and the total score pushed at 3 even (over -140, under -105) as the match ended 3-0.
What's Next:
St. Louis CITY SC return home to Energizer Park to face the Seattle Sounders on March 15th, looking to keep their shutout streak alive and build on this early-season momentum.